PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN SNF

2 Executive DrSte B, Lafayette, Indiana, 47905-4878, United States of America

Per Diem

Dialysis Experience Required

Must have a Current CCHT

The PCT will work on-site at the SNF

Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the health care system.

DSD Services teammates will have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita has to offer, and will work to quickly leverage these to develop the infrastructure and rapidly grow the new service line.

Ideal teammates will have significant experience within DaVita, get energized by a start-up type environment and improving the lives of patients, and have a track record of finding ways to GSD.

Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources across the Village.

What you can expect :

In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track.

PCTs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.

Your primary work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate patient needs averagely working days are 12 hours, but can vary in any combination to obtain the minimum of 30 hours commitment for FT employment and range to 40+ within each work week.

Operations function Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Scheduled days will vary based on market needs.

Patient Care : Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.

Complexity : DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and / or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners.

Autonomy and Critical Thinking : Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times.

You use your mind constantly. You apply your core skills to monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.

There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.

Some details about this position :

• The PCT job is Per Diem
• Your training will include a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, through DaVita's award-winning training programs
• May be asked to support other local SNF dens

You must have :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• MUST BE CCHT certified
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook'

You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves) :

Training / Teaching / Healthcare Education background

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as a place where I belong.

Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs.

We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as a place where I belong.

Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary / Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

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